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Arts&Entertainment: page 9 Sports:
Art senior
thesis:
Six seniors display
final products
page 10 | Variety:
page 6
Baseball:
Read about Bethel's
nationally ranked team
Transfers speak:
How does Bethel compare to
other colleges?
Wednesday, April 29,1998
NEWSPAPER OF BETHEL COLLEGE
Volume 73 • Number 12 \\j
Local pastor criticizes Professor Boyd's controversial stand
By Joanne Nystrom
Co-Editor-in-Chief
Theology Professor Greg
Boyd is under fire by a local
pastor for his theological view
about God's knowledge of the
future.
Reverend Dr. John Piper,
pastor of Bethlehem Baptist
Church in Minneapolis, has
contacted the administration
of Bethel College raising questions about the appropriateness of Boyd's views and their
being taught at Bethel. He also
distributed 31-page packets of
his own writing challenging
Boyd's views at a meeting of
South Minneapolis pastors me
on April 8.
Piper's concern is based on
a view expressed in the fourth
chapter of Boyd's book, "Letters From a Skeptic" (1994),
which consists of published
letters between Boyd and his
father. As a solution to the
problem of evil, Boyd writes
that the future is not fully de-
"We came to the
conclusion that while we
may not agree with every
point of theology with
Greg, Greg was
attempting to be very
biblical, very cautious in
his handling of biblical
texts [and] that he
believed unequivocally in
the omniscience of God."
Jay Barnes
College Provost
termined. He later expanded
upon his solution to the prob
lem of evil in his book, "God
at War" (1997). (See page 2 for
a more detailed explanation of
Boyd's view and some of
Piper's objections to it.)
In the fall of 1996, Piper
wrote to Bob Ricker, President
of the Baptist General Conference (BGC), to lodge his complaint. He then contacted
Bethel's administration. Provost Jay Barnes said he became aware of the criticisms
in October 1996 when he read
some things Piper wrote
which questioned Boyd's theology, and whether he should
be at Bethel and associated
with the BGC.
In-house Evaluation
At around the same time,
Boyd
continued on page 3
Student life creates transcripts
By Jackie Rigotti
Staff Writer
The Student Life office, in
conjunction with a faculty and
student committee, is considering creating student life
transcripts for Bethel students.
According to Judy
Moseman, Vice President of
Student Life, these transcripts
will be comprehensive and
verifiable records of students'
extracurricular and co-cur-
ricular activities. The transcripts will provide the student with a document telling
exactly what they have participated in throughout college.
Professor of Math and
Computer Science Eric Gossett
was one of the faculty members who first suggested a student life transcript. He said it
could provide a student with
something official to show
prospective employers that
they are a well-rounded per
son. Gossett claims that even
an extracurricular activitylike
music lessons can give a student an edge over other job
applicants.
Moseman believes the benefits of the transcripts may be
multifaceted. In addition to
portraying the student as a
well-rounded individual, she
said the transcript could encourage studentd to be purposeful in selecting activities
they can do, as well as activi-
Clarion/ Photo by Matt Lang
Professor of Theology Greg Boyd is under fire from a local
pastor, the Reverend Dr. John Piper, for his view on God's
knowledge of the future. Here Boyd speaks to his God, Evil
and Spiritual Warfare class.
ties in which they might not
otherwise be involved.
Moseman is currently assembling a committee of faculty and students that she
hopes will meet several times
before the close of the semester to determine exactly what
will appear on the transcript.
Most likely, the transcript
will be divided into categories,
showing student participation
in different fields, including
Transcripts
continued on page 3
Documentary on gay killings features former student, scenes of campus
Courtesy Photo
"Liscensed to Kill" filmmaker
Arthur Dong
By Jamieson Clair
Co-Editor-in-Chief
A documentary on gay killings, "Licensed to Kill," which
is currently being screened
across the country, features a
former Bethel student who
murdered two men in Minneapolis, Minn.—including a
state senator—in August 1991.
Jay Johnson had just finished his fourth year at Bethel.
Scenes of Bethel's sign,
front gate and Nelson Residence Hall are included in the
documentary.
A version of the film will be
distributed nationally as part
of a Public Television show in
late June, though KTCA scheduling may vary.
The documentary was
shown at Walker Art Center
screenings during the week of
April 15 as part of a collection
of films by Arthur Dong. Dong
received awards for best-
documentary and best-director for this film at the 1997
Sundance Film Festival.
"Licensed" is a collection of
interviews with convicted killers—some motivated by a hatred of homosexuals, others by
a perception of gays as being
easy targets—in the prisons
where they are being held.
"My aim for the film is the
high school classroom," said
Dong, who will work with
educators and students to
make an acceptable version.
"I wanted to speak to those
who may possibly agree with
the killers. I wanted them to
see the consequences of acting
on those thoughts."
Dong's own experience as
a victim of attack is included
in the film.
Among the seven inmates
interviewed, Johnson was the
most articulate. He describes
the inner conflict he experienced as a result of having gay
preferences while being religiously against homosexuality.
"I knew the Bible from
cover to cover. I watched The
'700 Club,'" said Johnson, who
was troubled by the presence
of both the acceptance and
condemnation of homosexuals he found in the church.
"Religion is a vicious thing."
The film includes footage of
evangelical leaders Jerry
Falwell, Ralph Reed, Pat
Robertson, Dr. David Noebel
and others asserting their
views toward homosexuality.
The film refers to Leviticus
20:13 and other verses.
Johnson wanted to pursue
his political aspirations and a
Johnson
continued on page 2

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Arts&Entertainment: page 9 Sports:
Art senior
thesis:
Six seniors display
final products
page 10 | Variety:
page 6
Baseball:
Read about Bethel's
nationally ranked team
Transfers speak:
How does Bethel compare to
other colleges?
Wednesday, April 29,1998
NEWSPAPER OF BETHEL COLLEGE
Volume 73 • Number 12 \\j
Local pastor criticizes Professor Boyd's controversial stand
By Joanne Nystrom
Co-Editor-in-Chief
Theology Professor Greg
Boyd is under fire by a local
pastor for his theological view
about God's knowledge of the
future.
Reverend Dr. John Piper,
pastor of Bethlehem Baptist
Church in Minneapolis, has
contacted the administration
of Bethel College raising questions about the appropriateness of Boyd's views and their
being taught at Bethel. He also
distributed 31-page packets of
his own writing challenging
Boyd's views at a meeting of
South Minneapolis pastors me
on April 8.
Piper's concern is based on
a view expressed in the fourth
chapter of Boyd's book, "Letters From a Skeptic" (1994),
which consists of published
letters between Boyd and his
father. As a solution to the
problem of evil, Boyd writes
that the future is not fully de-
"We came to the
conclusion that while we
may not agree with every
point of theology with
Greg, Greg was
attempting to be very
biblical, very cautious in
his handling of biblical
texts [and] that he
believed unequivocally in
the omniscience of God."
Jay Barnes
College Provost
termined. He later expanded
upon his solution to the prob
lem of evil in his book, "God
at War" (1997). (See page 2 for
a more detailed explanation of
Boyd's view and some of
Piper's objections to it.)
In the fall of 1996, Piper
wrote to Bob Ricker, President
of the Baptist General Conference (BGC), to lodge his complaint. He then contacted
Bethel's administration. Provost Jay Barnes said he became aware of the criticisms
in October 1996 when he read
some things Piper wrote
which questioned Boyd's theology, and whether he should
be at Bethel and associated
with the BGC.
In-house Evaluation
At around the same time,
Boyd
continued on page 3
Student life creates transcripts
By Jackie Rigotti
Staff Writer
The Student Life office, in
conjunction with a faculty and
student committee, is considering creating student life
transcripts for Bethel students.
According to Judy
Moseman, Vice President of
Student Life, these transcripts
will be comprehensive and
verifiable records of students'
extracurricular and co-cur-
ricular activities. The transcripts will provide the student with a document telling
exactly what they have participated in throughout college.
Professor of Math and
Computer Science Eric Gossett
was one of the faculty members who first suggested a student life transcript. He said it
could provide a student with
something official to show
prospective employers that
they are a well-rounded per
son. Gossett claims that even
an extracurricular activitylike
music lessons can give a student an edge over other job
applicants.
Moseman believes the benefits of the transcripts may be
multifaceted. In addition to
portraying the student as a
well-rounded individual, she
said the transcript could encourage studentd to be purposeful in selecting activities
they can do, as well as activi-
Clarion/ Photo by Matt Lang
Professor of Theology Greg Boyd is under fire from a local
pastor, the Reverend Dr. John Piper, for his view on God's
knowledge of the future. Here Boyd speaks to his God, Evil
and Spiritual Warfare class.
ties in which they might not
otherwise be involved.
Moseman is currently assembling a committee of faculty and students that she
hopes will meet several times
before the close of the semester to determine exactly what
will appear on the transcript.
Most likely, the transcript
will be divided into categories,
showing student participation
in different fields, including
Transcripts
continued on page 3
Documentary on gay killings features former student, scenes of campus
Courtesy Photo
"Liscensed to Kill" filmmaker
Arthur Dong
By Jamieson Clair
Co-Editor-in-Chief
A documentary on gay killings, "Licensed to Kill," which
is currently being screened
across the country, features a
former Bethel student who
murdered two men in Minneapolis, Minn.—including a
state senator—in August 1991.
Jay Johnson had just finished his fourth year at Bethel.
Scenes of Bethel's sign,
front gate and Nelson Residence Hall are included in the
documentary.
A version of the film will be
distributed nationally as part
of a Public Television show in
late June, though KTCA scheduling may vary.
The documentary was
shown at Walker Art Center
screenings during the week of
April 15 as part of a collection
of films by Arthur Dong. Dong
received awards for best-
documentary and best-director for this film at the 1997
Sundance Film Festival.
"Licensed" is a collection of
interviews with convicted killers—some motivated by a hatred of homosexuals, others by
a perception of gays as being
easy targets—in the prisons
where they are being held.
"My aim for the film is the
high school classroom," said
Dong, who will work with
educators and students to
make an acceptable version.
"I wanted to speak to those
who may possibly agree with
the killers. I wanted them to
see the consequences of acting
on those thoughts."
Dong's own experience as
a victim of attack is included
in the film.
Among the seven inmates
interviewed, Johnson was the
most articulate. He describes
the inner conflict he experienced as a result of having gay
preferences while being religiously against homosexuality.
"I knew the Bible from
cover to cover. I watched The
'700 Club,'" said Johnson, who
was troubled by the presence
of both the acceptance and
condemnation of homosexuals he found in the church.
"Religion is a vicious thing."
The film includes footage of
evangelical leaders Jerry
Falwell, Ralph Reed, Pat
Robertson, Dr. David Noebel
and others asserting their
views toward homosexuality.
The film refers to Leviticus
20:13 and other verses.
Johnson wanted to pursue
his political aspirations and a
Johnson
continued on page 2